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Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
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Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
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Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

Why it’s time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI
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Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.

Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
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digital advertising
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multichannel marketing
Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.

Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.

Cast AI unveils Database Optimizer to boost cloud efficiency
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Cast AI launches Database Optimizer, an autonomous caching tool that boosts cloud database performance and cuts costs without code changes or manual tuning.

Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
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data protection
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encryption
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casb
Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
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sales
Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.

Is it time to re-think the business browser?
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Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises
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SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
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Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption
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Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

Q-CTRL achieves largest entangled quantum state using new methods
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Q-CTRL has set a record by entangling 75 qubits using new quantum error correction methods on an IBM quantum processor, boosting performance.

dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
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dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.

Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
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Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
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fintech
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forex
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New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
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phishing
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Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight
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Kimberly-Clark Australia and Ofload have launched their first electric freight truck, aiming to pioneer zero-emission logistics across the country.

Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
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Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.